Odds & Ends August 02, 2020, 10:37:44 pm The tank valves on our 11 year old LD have gradually become more difficult to operate despite all the recommended maintenance procedures to keep them working smoothly. Finally we gave up trying and replaced both tank valves. (I don't know why we waited so long?) At any rate, replacement was easy. The new valves have aluminum handles instead of the OEM plastic handles and work so smoothly.Amazon.com: Valterra Bladex 3-Inch Waste Valve Body with Metal Handle,...Next: Our screen door has a rubber flap that is suppose to keep out bugs. I'm not sure if all LD screen doors have this rubber flap. Our flap broke sometime ago. For the longest time, I wasn't sure how to replace that flap. So the other day, I was looking at it again and finally realized that the piece of rubber is merely glued to a C-shape piece and cut to "flap." So that was another easy fix after buying a small piece of rubber. (See below)Next: Several times during very heavy rain storms the LED light outside our side door got wet and didn't work afterwards. So I found some waterproof LED lights and installed one by the side door and another in the shower. For the record, both are working well. It's hard to beat the price.BA15S Led Light Bulb S8 Bayonet Base 4000K AC/DC 12V Natural White Non-Dimmab...Next: While wandering around YouTube looking at my favorite trawler, I saw that their plastic covers for the battery terminals were zipped tied to keep the covers in place. That's a very good idea I said to myself. And so our Rig is now zipped tied too.And that's what I have to say. 2 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #1 – August 03, 2020, 12:02:40 am Quote from: Ed & Margee - August 02, 2020, 10:37:44 pmThe tank valves on our 11 year old LD have gradually become more difficult to operate despite all the recommended maintenance procedures to keep them working smoothly. Finally we gave up trying and replaced both tank valves. (I don't know why we waited so long?) At any rate, replacement was easy. The new valves have aluminum handles instead of the OEM plastic handles and work so smoothly.Amazon.com: Valterra Bladex 3-Inch Waste Valve Body with Metal Handle,...Next: Our screen door has a rubber flap that is suppose to keep out bugs. I'm not sure if all LD screen doors have this rubber flap. Our flap broke sometime ago. For the longest time, I wasn't sure how to replace that flap. So the other day, I was looking at it again and finally realized that the piece of rubber is merely glued to a C-shape piece and cut to "flap." So that was another easy fix after buying a small piece of rubber. (See below)Next: Several times during very heavy rain storms the LED light outside our side door got wet and didn't work afterwards. So I found some waterproof LED lights and installed one by the side door and another in the shower. For the record, both are working well. It's hard to beat the price.BA15S Led Light Bulb S8 Bayonet Base 4000K AC/DC 12V Natural White Non-Dimmab...Next: While wandering around YouTube looking at my favorite trawler, I saw that their plastic covers for the battery terminals were zipped tied to keep the covers in place. That's a very good idea I said to myself. And so our Rig is now zipped tied too.And that's what I have to say. "The tank valves on our 11 year old LD have gradually become more difficult to operate despite all the recommended maintenance procedures to keep them working smoothly. Finally we gave up trying and replaced both tank valves. (I don't know why we waited so long?) At any rate, replacement was easy. The new valves have aluminum handles instead of the OEM plastic handles and work so smoothly."And I have to say: Thanks for the reminder, Ed. I just ordered valves for my 30'. Been meaning to forever.Chris 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #2 – August 03, 2020, 01:13:56 am We replaced the valves on our ‘04’ 30’IB this year and they are so much easier to operate. 🚐 2 Likes
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #3 – August 03, 2020, 08:01:56 am Hi Ed,For the life of me, I can't figure out your photo of the rubber flap on your screen door. You photo looks nothing like my entry door or screen door of our 2003 midbath. What am I missing?Steve K
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #4 – August 03, 2020, 08:36:29 am Quote from: Steve K. - August 03, 2020, 08:01:56 amFor the life of me, I can't figure out your photo of the rubber flap on your screen door. You photo looks nothing like my entry door or screen door of our 2003 midbath. What am I missing?Hello Steve. I’ll take another picture further back so it will be clearer. Might be tomorrow. 1 Likes
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #5 – August 03, 2020, 08:41:14 am "For the life of me, I can't figure out your photo of the rubber flap on your screen door. You photo looks nothing like my entry door or screen door of our 2003 midbath. What am I missing?"---Ed's LD is a 2009; yours (and mine) are 2003s. The screen doors on 2003s (and other model years; don't know when LD changed the screen door) don't have the rubber flap.
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #6 – August 03, 2020, 10:19:35 am Hi Joan,I realize even though change is slow in the land of Lazy Daze, change happens. But if that photo illustrates his screen door, where is the main entry door? I assume it is still hinged to have the door swing towards the front of the rig and the screen would be inside the main door. I see no sign of the main door. And is that rubber flap near the latch or near the hinged side of the door? I feel like I am staring at one of those 3D prints and I can't see the object..either my eyes or brain must be having diminished skills.Steve K (hoping Ed's camera is altering reality and it is NOT me going wacky , 1 Likes
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #7 – August 03, 2020, 11:00:34 am Steve, here's a "rubber flap in screen door" thread started by Ed three years ago; the photos in the posts may offer a better view.Log inThe link says "Log In", but it did connect to the thread when I checked it; go figure..... 1 Likes
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #8 – August 03, 2020, 12:07:11 pm For Steve K. and the rest of us with older than 2007 (est.) doors, that rubber flap isn't all that changed. The entire door, with latches, changed. A different vendor. The handles moved, look different, and operate differently. So to the people with the new style doors; (thinking to themselves.. those poor older people, you'd think they would know how to get out of their motorhome by now!). You get used to the style you have, and don't really think about it until you are trying to exit someones newer coach. Been there, done that, don't own a door to practice with, don't see it often enough to remember it. Especially bad with my very dark sunglasses on, preparing to enter into bright sunlight. RonB
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #9 – August 03, 2020, 01:39:15 pm Quote from: Joan - August 03, 2020, 11:00:34 amSteve, here's a "rubber flap in screen door" thread started by Ed three years ago; the photos in the posts may offer a better view.Log inThe link says "Log In", but it did connect to the thread when I checked it; go figure.....Joan is spot on! Not only is she correct, but she passed the memory test with flying colors. That’s exceptionally good news for Joan but not so for the OP who didn’t remember the above mentioned post. 😞
Re: Odds & Ends Reply #10 – August 03, 2020, 02:19:53 pm Ed, not to worry; while I did recall the screen door thread, I had no idea when it had come up until I did a search of the archives. Like many "older" people, many situations and events from my early childhood are clear and vivid, but last week is a bit shaky! Without markers and/or associations that trigger memories, the "whens" can get away from us. One hopeful sign that the belt hasn't slipped completely off the pulley is that I haven't found my misplaced car keys in the refrigerator for quite a while! 3 Likes
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